Anyone do Oil Cleansing Method?

[Bluewidow]

After a shit year, I’ve begun to look in the mirror and believe that stress can actually impact your looks. So going into 2019 I need to get me act together and sort myself out.

I have had since my teenage years open pores and red skin. It hasn’t really bothered me in the past- I’m a kinda embrace what you’ve been given kind of person.

However after this year I think I’m
Getting a little redder and my skin is becoming even less smooth. I was googling today and came across an old mumsnet post about oil cleansing? Anyone done it. Does it work? Shall I give it a try?

I use it but don’t think it’s miraculous, just cheap and effective.

I’ve been using an acid toner which has helped with skin tone and on pores. “Liquid gold”.

Oil cleansing works really well for my spot-prone skin. However it sounds as though you’ve got a touch of the rosacea? The hot water needed to wash the oil off might irritate your skin. Perhaps a balm cleanser? And azelaic acid is meant to work wonders for red, sensitive skin, and as it’s an acid it will help with smoothness too.

Strongly recommend watching some Sam Bunting/ Dr Dray videos on you tube about which ingredients are proven to be most effective in skincare.

Also sunscreen if you don’t already use it, daily.

I agree with pp. if you have redness it could be rosacea. I am prone to rosacea and tried the hot oil cleansing. It sent my skin into a frenzy- haven’t touched it since. I do use oil- almond oil- in the evenings before bed. But I just put it on and leave it. It’s done wonders for my skin. And very cheap too.